Material Safety Data Sheet
Zinc sulfate, aqueous solution

ACC# 89980
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: Zinc sulfate, aqueous solution
Catalog Numbers: 67001
Synonyms:

Company Identification:

              Fisher Diagnostics
              Fisher Scientific Company, LLC
              8365 Valley Pike
              Middletown, VA 22645-0307

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Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS# Chemical Name Percent EINECS/ELINCS
7732-18-5Water 50 231-791-2
7733-02-0Zinc sulfate 35 231-793-3
0-00-0Inhibitor <1 unlisted
90-43-7Dowicide <1 201-993-5

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Appearance: clear, colorless liquid. Caution! May cause eye and skin irritation. May cause respiratory and digestive tract irritation. The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated.
Target Organs: None.


Potential Health Effects
Eye: May cause eye irritation.
Skin: May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic: No information found.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures


Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid imme diately.
Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures


General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media: Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 1; Flammability: 0; Instability: 0

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures


General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage


Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage: Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection


Engineering Controls: Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA - Final PELs
Waternone listed none listed none listed
Zinc sulfatenone listed none listed none listed
Inhibitornone listed none listed none listed
Dowicidenone listed none listed none listed

OSHA Vacated PELs: Water: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Zinc sulfate: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Inhibitor: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Dowicide: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties


Physical State: Liquid
Appearance: clear, colorless
Odor: odorless
pH: 4 - 5
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point:100 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Soluble in water
Specific Gravity/Density:1.18
Molecular Formula:Not applicable.
Molecular Weight:Not available.

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity


Chemical Stability: Stable.
Conditions to Avoid: Excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: None reported with materials and contaminants which the material may reasonably come into contact.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Oxides of sulfur, toxic fumes of zinc oxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information


RTECS#:
CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000
CAS# 7733-02-0: ZH5260000
CAS# 0-00-0 unlisted.
CAS# 90-43-7: DV5775000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7732-18-5:
Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg;
CAS# 7733-02-0:
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 420 ug Moderate;
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 245 mg/kg;
Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 2 gm/kg;
CAS# 0-00-0:
CAS# 90-43-7:
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 50 ug/24H Severe;
Draize test, rabbit, skin: 250 mg;
Draize test, rabbit, skin: 20 mg/24H Moderate;
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1050 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 2 gm/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 2700 mg/kg;
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 7732-18-5: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
CAS# 7733-02-0: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
CAS# 0-00-0: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
CAS# 90-43-7:
California: carcinogen, initial date 8/4/00
Epidemiology: No data available.
Teratogenicity: No data available.
Reproductive Effects: No data available.
Neurotoxicity: No data available.
Mutagenicity: No data available.
Other Studies: No data available.

Section 12 - Ecological Information


Ecotoxicity: No data available. No information found.
Environmental: No information reported.
Physical: No information found.
Other: No information found.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

Section 14 - Transport Information

US DOT Canada TDG
Shipping Name: No information available. No information available.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 7733-02-0 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 0-00-0 is not listed on the TSCA inventory. It is for research and development use only.
CAS# 90-43-7 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA

CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
CAS# 7733-02-0: 1000 lb final RQ; 454 kg final RQ
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 0-00-0: acute, reactive. CAS # 90-43-7: acute.
Section 313
This material contains Zinc sulfate (listed as Zinc compounds), 35%, (CAS# 7733-02-0) which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373. This chemical is not at a high enough concentration to be reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants. This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
CAS# 7733-02-0 is listed as a Hazardous Substance under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. CAS# 7733-02-0 is listed as a Toxic Pollutant under the Clean Water Act.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 7732-18-5 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
CAS# 7733-02-0 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts.
CAS# 0-00-0 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
CAS# 90-43-7 can be found on the following state right to know lists: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts.
WARNING: This product contains Dowicide, a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer.
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.

European/International Regulations

European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
Not available.
Risk Phrases:


Safety Phrases:

S 22 Do not breathe dust.
S 25 Avoid contact with eyes.

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)

CAS# 7732-18-5: No information available.
CAS# 7733-02-0: 1
CAS# 0-00-0: No information available.
CAS# 90-43-7: 2
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 7733-02-0 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 90-43-7 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
WHMIS: Not available.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS# 7733-02-0 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 90-43-7 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.

Section 16 - Additional Information

MSDS Creation Date: 10/08/1998
Revision #3 Date: 11/18/2004

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